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In 367 AD all of Britain's barbarian enemies - the Irish, Saxons, Franks, and Picts, launched a series of raids and attacks all along the borders.

The Roman Army at its zenith was a force of professional infantry, with a few supporting cavalry. All this changed, however, when the Germanic Tribes began to invade.

Definition of the Glossary term Pythia

No trip to Egypt is complete without stopping by the magnificent Sanctuary of Isis at Philae.

Many historians view the defeat of Rome in the 4th century war against the Visigoths with the fall of the Western half of the Roman Empire. It certainly didn't help.

The Middle East has been the source of numerous pagan religions, and the birthplace of four monothesistic religions.

After three years of excavations under St. Paul's Outside the Walls (San Paolo fuori le Mura), visitors to Rome can now see at least a part of the tomb of St. Paul.

Though the Vestal Virgins had precious luxuries not afforded other Roman women, there were certain sacrifices made for them.

Centuries after the Ancient Olympic Games were banned several local 'olympic' festivals sprang up, someof which are still held on an annual basis

With the help of the travelling Bishop Germanus' and the legendary Cunedda (Kenneth) of Wales, the British were able to contain the threat of Irish settlement and Invasio

The Apostolic Canons were a long considered a tradition of the church because they were dictate directly from the Twelve Apostles of Christ to the St. Clement of Rome.

Doctors of the Church have been given their position because they have meditated upon the life of Christ to such a degree that their words are considered inspired of God.

Damascus, Syria is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and home to the Umayyad Mosque, one of the great holy sites of Islam.

The temples built during the period of the Roman Republic were some of the most sacred and important buildings in the city of Rome.

The holidays are known as at time for warmth and friendship, but between Santa Claus, the birth of Christ, presents, cookies and conifers what does Christmas mean?

In present-day Istanbul lies a magnificent church which possesses a history which embodies the very definition of the phrase "East meets West."

Simeon Stylites entered a monastery at a young age. However, his extreme austerity forced him out and led to him becoming the first of the stylitcs or "pillar-hermits."

History of the modern Games is full of names of medal winners in record times and distances. The Ancient Olympics abound with stories of equal prowess to today's athletes

The Cult of Isis, long identified with Egypt, spread through the Mediterranean first through Greek Hellenization and later through the patronage of Roman emperors.

What, exactly, this mystic ritual was, no one knows; but why the ancient Greeks participated in it can be understood by the testimonials of the initiated.

The Temple of Zeus at Olympia was one of the well known wonders of the ancient world, and has become the basis for modern structures such as the Lincoln Memorial.

The theater at Epidaurus is both beautiful and intriguing. Its construction has astounded for centuries, but so does its significance within the Asklepion.

St. Gregory of Nazianzus used an exceptional intelligence and education to become a theologian, whose writings were instrumental in the formation of the early Church.